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Disasters

The death of the Aral Sea: What one of the world’s worst environmental disasters teaches Central Asia today

Few environmental catastrophes illustrate the destructive consequences of unsustainable resource management more dramatically than the collapse of the Aral Sea.

18 May 2026-23:23
Cities under pressure: How urban centers are learning to survive war, climate disasters and permanent crisis

The modern city was once designed around growth, mobility and economic opportunity. Today, however, many cities across the world are increasingly being designed around survival.

18 May 2026-22:45
UAE responds to missile threat

04 May 2026-21:51
Why extreme weather disasters are rising globally and what today’s events reveal

A series of severe natural disasters has been recorded across different parts of the world within a single day, highlighting the growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

07 Apr 2026-21:17
China activates emergency response for meteorological disasters

On February 20, Chinese authorities initiated a Level-IV emergency response to address significant meteorological disasters.

21 Feb 2026-16:57
Why do natural disasters hit Indonesia very often

22 Jan 2026-12:15
Why an informed society is more resilient to crises

18 Dec 2025-19:57
What is included in a minimal “safety kit” for emergencies

18 Dec 2025-18:52
Why panic is dangerous during radiation incidents

17 Dec 2025-18:34
Global natural disasters cost $220b in 2025

Natural disasters caused an estimated $220 billion in global economic losses in 2025, Swiss Re reported, down from $327 billion in 2024. The costliest single event was the Los Angeles wildfires in January, which burned 23,000 acres and caused $40 billion in insured losses—the highest ever for a wildfire.

16 Dec 2025-17:39

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